The Private Patient
The Private Patient by Phyllis Dorothy James is a gripping narrative published by Penguin Books in 2009. This first Vintage Books edition spans 497 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Rhoda Gradwyn, a well-known investigative journalist who checks into a private clinic in Dorset for surgery to remove a long-standing scar. However, her hopes for a fresh start are shattered when she is found dead shortly after the procedure, prompting a complex investigation led by Adam Dalgliesh and his team.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a tale that delves into themes of murder and police investigation, as Dalgliesh navigates the intricacies of the case. The plot thickens with the emergence of a second death, complicating the search for truth and justice. The narrative explores the challenges faced by the investigative team, as they confront not only the mystery of Rhoda’s murder but also the secrets hidden within the clinic. This edition offers a detailed exploration of crimes against individuals, particularly focusing on the role of women journalists in the unfolding drama.
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The scar on Rhoda Gradwyn’s face was to be the death of her . . .
When the notorious investigative journalist, Rhoda Gradwyn, books into Mr. Chandler-Powell’s private clinic in Dorset for the removal of a disfiguring and long-standing scar, she has every prospect of a successful operation and the beginning of a new life. But the Manor holds a secret and deadly enemy. While she lies drowsily recovering from the anesthetic a white shrouded figure stealthily enters her bedroom and within minutes Rhoda is dead.
Dalgliesh and his team, called in to investigate the murder, and later a second equally horrific death, find themselves confronted with problems even more complicated than the question of innocence or guilt.
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